The Irish Times

Businesses warn most industries now suffering damaging staff shortages

Foreign workers are quitting the State because of high prices or not coming at all because of work visa issues

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 17:03

Garda hopeful of arrest after man dies while trying to prevent car theft

Dublin-based car thief identified as chief suspect following death of businessman

Sun Jan 30 2022 - 15:55

Man (50) dies after being injured while trying to prevent car theft

Ian McDonnell was found lying on road in Clondalkin, Dublin, last weekend

Sat Jan 29 2022 - 17:28

Graduates lack ‘basic skills’ such as writing without spelling or grammatical errors

Key skills such as teamwork neglected by Leaving Cert, says employers’ group

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 14:24

Employers warn of difficulties with unvaccinated workers

Isme CEO highlights problems linked to hiring and abuse of payment supports

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 11:00

Austin Currie welcomed home to Edendork, Co Tyrone

Service held to remember ‘courage and conviction’ of the civil rights leader

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 16:45

Full return to offices delayed until next spring, says Varadkar

Tánaiste says a ‘staggered and phased’ return to offices is still possible

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:34

Traveller children encouraged to engage with ‘Steam’ subjects in school

Those who receive the necessary supports can excel, says educator at project launch

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 21:30

Fórsa says Aer Lingus shunned Labour Court hearing over Shannon closure

Airline emailed staff about transfers and redundancies instead on ‘take it or leave it’ terms

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 14:35

Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues

Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures

Tue May 11 2021 - 01:00

Government urged to extend zero VAT rate on PPE to businesses

Department says State has no flexibility as VAT rules must comply with EU stipulations

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 04:23

Debt must be ‘on softest of terms’ to be of interest to SMEs

Lobby groups suggest grant aid may suit many small businesses better than debt

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 12:42

Hard-hit SMEs get ‘paltry’ €11m worth of loans under State scheme

Legislation launched to expand funding for two emergency Covid-19 loan programmes

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 06:30

Cityjet pilots fear Scandinavian crew will replace them

Irish-based airline has contract to provide aircraft and crew to fly routes for SAS

Wed May 27 2020 - 20:50

Government urged to help businesses pay rent

Ibec and Isme warn that commercial leaseholders must be protected from eviction

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 03:01

Impact of Covid-19 on Travelling people: ‘Worst that ever came’

Families living through the coronavirus crisis on what are overcrowded and unsafe sites

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 02:00

Former Glanbia boss joins board of Goodman’s ABP Food

John Moloney is joining board along with one of owner’s sons, Mark Goodman

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 03:45

Jeremy Corbyn: ‘I take my responsibility’ for election defeat

‘I am proud we won the arguments,’ says Labour leader of his party’s election failure

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 10:48

UK election: Who will be the next Labour leader?

Emily Thornberry, Keir Starmer, John McDonnell in running for top job

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 09:42

Dublin Bus driver: Being spat at by cyclist was ‘worst feeling ever’

Drivers have been robbed, stabbed and had replica gun pointed at them

Sat Nov 30 2019 - 01:00

Labour to accuse Boris Johnson of siding with billionaires

UK prime minister claims NHS is top priority and says he will postpone corporate tax cuts

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 22:30

Johnson afraid of Labour-SNP ‘nightmare on Downing Street’

Former Tory David Gauke says returning Conservative majority would lead to no-deal

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 21:45

Protection money for criminals given to council official in envelope, High Court told

Dublin City Council official gave €1,200 payments from contractor to criminal, Cab told

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 02:49

Brexit: Gove refuses to confirm government will abide by law blocking no-deal

Starmer says it is breathtaking a minister would to refuse to comply with legislation

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 12:04

UK parliament suspension: thousands protest, chanting ‘stop the coup’

Protests taking place in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Brighton and Liverpool

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 13:41

UK says it will hold twice-weekly talks with EU on Brexit deal

Boris Johnson asserts both sides must ‘up the tempo’ and labels backstop ‘anti-democratic’

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 23:44

Labour Party split over John McDonnell Scottish independence comments

Shadow chancellor says in Edinburgh that Westminster should not block second referendum

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 09:58

Tory battle to replace May threatens Labour talks on Brexit – McDonnell

May’s initiative with opposition to have ‘fatal’ consequences, says former defence secretary

Sat May 11 2019 - 21:36

‘Let’s do a deal’ - Theresa May urges Labour to agree on Brexit

Labour accuses May of jeopardising talks ‘for her own personal protection’

Sun May 05 2019 - 13:51

Isme hits out at Brexit-proof clause in State procurement contract

Group angered by what it sees as effort to pass on risk of no deal to small business

Wed Apr 10 2019 - 19:41

British Labour ‘would impose whip’ to back second Brexit referendum

Senior backbencher Caroline Flint warns move could mean rebellion of up to 60 MPs

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 16:39

May returns to Brussels as UK prepares Brexit backstop plan

EU expects Geoffrey Cox to present draft legal text on backstop as May to meet Juncker

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 19:19

Brexit: May seeks pragmatic solution to leave EU in March

British prime minister has pledged to seek legally binding changes to the backstop

Sun Feb 03 2019 - 08:49

Storm Deirdre: Flooding and power outages around country

Girl (9) hospitalised in Cork city after being struck by falling branch

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 21:45